Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pulmonology

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Pulmonology team in our Bartlett Surgery and Specialty Clinics. Pay Information: Internal Hires: Pay rate and step placement will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. External Hires: Pay rate and step placement will be determined based on relevant experience. LPN 1 starts at $30.63 per hour. LPN 2 starts at $33.54 per hour. LPN 3 starts at $38.57 per hour. Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with current Alaska Board of Nursing Regulations. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: LPN 1: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing. Experience: None. Must remain at this level for a minimum of 6 months. Must advance to an LPN 2 within one year. License(s): Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment). Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements. LPN 2: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing. Experience: One (1) year experience or six (6) months experience at Bartlett Regional Hospital as an LPN I. License(s): Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment). Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements. LPN 3: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing. Experience: Three (3) year of current LPN experience. License(s): Valid LPN license issued by the State of Alaska (current license must be maintained throughout term of employment). Certification(s): Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements. Preference: Preference may be given to candidates qualifying for the LPN 3 position. If no candidate qualifies for LPN 3, then preference will be given to candidates qualifying for LPN 2. Practice Notices: All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.